Here's my first essay for the Texas A & M app, all help is appreciated!
Topic A (Freshman)
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
My brother Richard. Richard Evan Gross. He's my older brother, a father figure to me, my best friend, and the guy I always wanted to be like. To most people, your little brother is an annoying pest and I was no exception. None the less, Richard always did his best to make sure I was never left behind.
My mother divorced my father when I was four and Richard was Seven. For all intents and purposes mo brother was my father, I had no other. Richard taught me life skills. He helped me with my schoolwork throughout elementary and middle school. He taught me how to tie my shoes. He went camping with me. He even taught me how to tie a tie. Richard helped me become the man I am today. With no other male presence in the early years of my life, my brother made sure I had my bearings and enough sense to tackle any obstacle life would throw my way.
Like most of my friends, I always looked up to my older brother. In more ways then one, he was and still is my very best friend; the guy I always wanted to be. Anything Richard did growing up, I had to give a shot. He played Soccer, and I joined the AYSO league a year later. Richard was a cub scout and I had to beg my mom to take mom to take me with him to meetings on Tuesday nights. Richard took five years of French in middle and High School and this helped me in my decision to study French myself throughout high school. All those years I wanted just like him and he took it in stride, believing in my goals and helping me to be anything I wanted to be.
Even as much as I looked up to my brother growing up (and I did), it doesn't even begin to match how proud of him I am and how much I admire him to this day. After graduating High School in the top ten percent of his class, Richard went on to University to study Civil engineering and now works for the Florida National Guard in the air civil defense program. Currently Richard is serving in his first deployment to Afghanistan since November of this year. He is proudly serving his country. As much as I support his decision, I will not follow squarely in his footsteps. I have chosen to pursue my own passion and join the United States Navy. My brother does, however, support my decision.
I am not sure where Id today without this great man, but I do know that I owe a great deal to him. My brother helped me define myself as who I am today. He's the father-figure I never had, my best friend, and someone I love very much. Not many are as lucky as us to share such a great relationship, but for that I am thankful. I am thankful for my brother, Richard Gross.
Topic A (Freshman)
Write an essay in which you tell us about someone who has made an impact on your life and explain how and why this person is important to you.
My brother Richard. Richard Evan Gross. He's my older brother, a father figure to me, my best friend, and the guy I always wanted to be like. To most people, your little brother is an annoying pest and I was no exception. None the less, Richard always did his best to make sure I was never left behind.
My mother divorced my father when I was four and Richard was Seven. For all intents and purposes mo brother was my father, I had no other. Richard taught me life skills. He helped me with my schoolwork throughout elementary and middle school. He taught me how to tie my shoes. He went camping with me. He even taught me how to tie a tie. Richard helped me become the man I am today. With no other male presence in the early years of my life, my brother made sure I had my bearings and enough sense to tackle any obstacle life would throw my way.
Like most of my friends, I always looked up to my older brother. In more ways then one, he was and still is my very best friend; the guy I always wanted to be. Anything Richard did growing up, I had to give a shot. He played Soccer, and I joined the AYSO league a year later. Richard was a cub scout and I had to beg my mom to take mom to take me with him to meetings on Tuesday nights. Richard took five years of French in middle and High School and this helped me in my decision to study French myself throughout high school. All those years I wanted just like him and he took it in stride, believing in my goals and helping me to be anything I wanted to be.
Even as much as I looked up to my brother growing up (and I did), it doesn't even begin to match how proud of him I am and how much I admire him to this day. After graduating High School in the top ten percent of his class, Richard went on to University to study Civil engineering and now works for the Florida National Guard in the air civil defense program. Currently Richard is serving in his first deployment to Afghanistan since November of this year. He is proudly serving his country. As much as I support his decision, I will not follow squarely in his footsteps. I have chosen to pursue my own passion and join the United States Navy. My brother does, however, support my decision.
I am not sure where Id today without this great man, but I do know that I owe a great deal to him. My brother helped me define myself as who I am today. He's the father-figure I never had, my best friend, and someone I love very much. Not many are as lucky as us to share such a great relationship, but for that I am thankful. I am thankful for my brother, Richard Gross.
